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Friday, May 15, 2026
Ever wonder why certain plants or pests trigger the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to issue quarantines? Join Amber Neils, MDARD quarantine compliance and export specialist, for “Quarantines Demystified: Keeping Michigan Green and Pest-Free” (9 a.m. Thursday, May 14). Neils will share an inside look at how plant […]
The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Conservation Grants Program. The 2026 Conservation Grants Program application period closed on March 13 th , 2026 after a 67-day request for proposals period. The 2026 Conservation grants are being used to fund local […]
As we approach spring here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, I can’t help but think about thewoods. Soon, this great gray expanse of barren trees and snow-covered land will burst with greenas the snow melts and the days turn longer. As this transition begins, it kicks off a growingseason full […]
When walking along a forest path, one might notice “pinecones” crunching underfoot orscattered along the ground. However, upon closer inspection, these cones reveal hidden worldswithin their spiraled scales. Cones play a crucial and fascinating role in nature and humanculture, serving specific functions in the plant world. Each cone is unique, […]
“Beleaf” it, or not, fall is only a month away! Warm temperatures we saw in July and Augustwill begin to drop and our comfortable, cool temperatures Yoopers love will arrive with what wehope to be a long fall. Fall also brings weather that is well suited for planting trees and […]
Mesmerized by Michigan’s mushrooms? Check out one of the Outdoor Skills Academy’s upcoming wild mushroom clinics, perfect for first-time foragers or anyone looking to learn more about mushroom hunting. Discover how to identify seasonal wild mushrooms, get some tips on where to start looking for them and learn about proper […]
Conservation nonprofit Huron Pines will replace undersized culverts at three road/stream crossings of Beavertail Creek beginning Aug. 1, restoring fish habitat and improving road safety while enhancing the water quality of Lake Huron. A temporary road closure will be in place during construction and access to the creek will be […]
This year’s warm, wet spring was prime time for some of Michigan’s nuisance insect species. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently issued tips to avoid bites by ticks and mosquitoes. Bug bites can be more than just an annoyance – they can have future health implications, so it’s important to […]
As the weather warms and you start emerging from indoors to start your garden, weed youryard, or trim your trees, consider marking your calendars for Three Shores CISMA’s Himalayan Balsam Trade-Up events. Himalayan Balsam is an invasive, annual flowering plant that is a member of the touch-me-not family. It has […]
The Hunting Access Program (HAP) in the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) has gainedrecognition and popularity over the years as evidenced by the increase in hunters since theprogram started in the EUP. The Hunting Access Program provides nearly 5,600 acres of privateland open to small game and sharp-tail grouse hunting in […]
